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प्रश्न
What changes had the photographer effected on Leacock’s face in the picture?
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उत्तर
The photographer had retouched the author’s eyes. His eyebrows were removed and put in new ones. The mouth was adjusted a little. The author had a consolation that his ears were recognizable. The photographer declared his intention of removing it and fixing them anew.
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